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Savita Punia Becomes India's Most‑Capped Women’s Hockey Player

Goalkeeper Savita Punia has become the most‑capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey with 321 senior international matches.

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321 senior international caps, surpassing the previous record of 320

Awarded ten lakh Indian rupees by Hockey India

Played in three Olympic Games, two Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other tournaments

Known as “The Wall of India” for her shot‑stopping skills

Aims to motivate future generations of Indian hockey players

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She broke the previous record of 320 games set by former striker Vandana Katariya during the Asian Games match against Indonesia.

Hockey India announced a cash prize of ten lakh Indian rupees to honour her achievement.

Savita, who has played at three Olympic Games and two Asian Games, hopes her milestone will inspire younger athletes.

Officials praised her two decades of discipline, leadership and consistency.

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cap

a game played for the national team

senior international

matches played for the adult national team against other countries

Asian Games

a large sports competition for countries in Asia

Olympic Games

the world’s biggest sports event held every four years

cash prize

money given as a reward

discipline

regular practice and following rules

leadership

guiding and helping a team

consistency

doing well over a long time

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